Description

2,6-Dichlorobenzenediazonium Tetrafluoroborate is a high-purity diazonium salt, a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a versatile electrophile for introducing the 2,6-dichlorophenyl group into target molecules via Sandmeyer and related coupling reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing active ingredients, dyes, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing halogenated aromatic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the 2,6-dichlorophenyl moiety imparts biological activity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for azo dyes and complex colorants, providing stable color properties.
• Polymer Functionalization: Enables the covalent attachment of aromatic groups to polymer backbones to modify material properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An electrophilic partner in palladium-catalyzed reactions for creating complex biaryl systems.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and novel compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dichlorobenzenediazonium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	387-41-7
Molecular Formula	C6H3Cl2N2BF4
Molecular Weight	274.81 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dichlorobenzenediazonium Tetrafluoroborate; 2,6-Dichlorobenzenediazonium Tetraphenylborate; Diazonium, (2,6-dichlorophenyl)-, tetrafluoroborate(1-); (2,6-Dichlorophenyl)diazonium Tetrafluoroborate; Tetrafluoroboric Acid 2,6-Dichlorobenzenediazonium Salt; 2,6-Dichlorophenyl Diazonium BF4- Salt
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Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dichlorobenzenediazonium Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and a strong oxidizer; keep the container tightly sealed and store separately from incompatible materials such as reducing agents, strong bases, and combustible substances.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Solubility	Soluble in polar aprotic solvents (e.g., acetonitrile, DMF)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.